Alex Cutler

4 weeks ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

Pride Block Party in CincinnatiWhen: 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 5Location: ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park, 25 Race St., CincinnatiDescription: Local exhibitors and giveaways, food trucks, activities and entertainment prior to a concert with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra featuring MUSE Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 runner-up Sapphira Cristál.

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

This year, the park has made numerous updates to its existing attractions. This includes a complete overhaul of Backlot Stunt Coaster, swapping its old Los Angeles theme out for a celebration of all things Cincinnati. The ride even has a new name, Queen City Stunt Coaster. ExploreKings Island’s Soak City water park will begin its season May 24, operating 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. This year the water park will add one of its biggest additions yet, the dual-racing water coaster RiverRacers.

1 month ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Alex Cutler

According to the zoo, the delay was caused by a several issues occurring during construction. One of these incidents involved a glass plane in the black bear exhibit breaking during installation. Since the black bear, Stevie, had not been moved to his new home, none of the other animals or workers were in danger. The zoo also mentioned the large amount of rain in the area as a factor in the delay, as well as making sure the animals have enough time to acclimate to their new exhibits.

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

According to the zoo, the delay was caused by a several issues occurring during construction. One of these incidents involved a glass plane in the black bear exhibit breaking during installation. Since the black bear, Stevie, had not been moved to his new home, none of the other animals or workers were in danger. The zoo also mentioned the large amount of rain in the area as a factor in the delay, as well as making sure the animals have enough time to acclimate to their new exhibits.

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

Kings Island opened the family launch coaster Italian Job: Stunt Track in 2005. It was based on the 2003 remake of classic heist film. Guests would board trains modeled after the film’s iconic and launch into a special effects-filled layout, reaching speeds of 40 mph. After Kings Island and its sister parks were sold to Cedar Fair in 2006, the ride was renamed to Backlot Stunt Coaster. To celebrate the attraction’s 20th anniversary, Kings Island decided to reimagine the ride.